12-5-2014 lake sabine

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Flounder were still on the move at sabine pass on friday . My 10 fish.....
14 "
15 "
15 1/2 " , 15 1/2 "
17 " , 17 "
18 "
19 "
20 "
22 " just shy of 5 pounds .

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It was foggy in the morning , wind sse at 8 mph , increasing to 15 mph and sunny in the afternoon , water 62 degrees , air 77 degrees , water tea green then darker as the incoming tide increased . It was a stong incoming all day .

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I had two fellows offer to take me fishing with them at the ramp . My fishing prowess and fame must have reached louisiana . Here's one of the fine , friendly louisiana guys . He was with a buddy . The other offer was from a lone fisherman . I didn't get his picture .[ATTACH=CONFIG]29855[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]29854[/ATTACH]

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The gulp nuclear chicken shrimp has become my bait of choice there . Second would be the lil' john chartreuse by mirrolure .

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My best luck was fishing the tide lines . This nice flounder escaped after i took this picture . He was hooked and in the net . He flopped around and threw the hook , landed on the front of the kayak and overboard . I've learned to keep them off a hard surface where they can bounce and throw the hook . I keep them in the net and suspended in air while i get my boga grip in their jaw and then string them , and remove the hook .

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The day started slow but as the tide increased and the 10:30 am to 12 : 30 pm major feeding period occurred and the sun appeared , fishing picked up .[ATTACH=CONFIG]29859[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]29860[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]29861[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]29862[/ATTACH]

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I've mentioned this before , but , I figured out a good way to clean flounder for easy bagging and storage . After heading and gutting , scaling , I cut off the tail and cut off the outside fins by cutting at a 45 degree angle into the body . It gets rid of the little bones and saves the meat .

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Handsome brute ... The fish that is .

[SCHU]

Excellent report and catch of flatfish, my man!

[Root Canal]

Great catching Henry. I know you love flounder fishing, so this year has been a special treat for you.
To bad you had that nice one make a jail break...

[Termo]

Another great report Henry! We'll try to get 'em Friday down here if the wind will lay down by then. Call you soon. (I can't believe I missed this post originally).

[H.Maier]

Sounds like the making of another midnight wade trip? You in, Sisco? Lol

[Curmudgeon]

Excellent report, Henry.